Associate Project Manager (ATC)
Job Summary
Communication connecting aircraft and people around the world.
Data & Platform - Turning aircraft data into valuable insight for the entire industry.
Applications Empowering the industry with user-friendly tools that make flight operations more sustainable and efficient.
Ready to redefine air travel The journey starts here with you at SITA.
As a Project Lead reporting to the Senior Project Portfolio Manager within SITAs Aircraft Business Unit you will lead the end-to-end delivery of product and service projects for airline avionics manufacturer and air transport customers. Working in a fast-paced international environment you will coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering Customer Service and Operations Product Management and other functions in more than 20 countries.
Success in this role requires clear communication sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will build effective stakeholder relationships resolve delivery issues pragmatically and foster a collaborative and customer-focused team environment.
Lead projects through the full life cycle from definition and planning through delivery transition to operations and formal closure ensuring that agreed business and customer outcomes are achieved.
Translate business and technical requirements into clear project plans budgets schedules resource needs dependencies and risk responses drawing on specialist input where required.
Build and coordinate geographically distributed cross-functional teams establishing clear responsibilities and securing the resources required for delivery.
Manage project scope schedule budget quality resources risks issues dependencies and changes; identify delivery constraints early and escalate promptly when decisions or support are required.
Apply established portfolio and project management standards including governance reviews status reporting decision tracking risk management and executive communications.
Manage customer and stakeholder communications maintain alignment on priorities and expectations and present concise progress updates and recommendations to senior management.
Lead defined workstreams sub-projects or critical delivery activities within larger programmes when required remaining accountable for delivery through completion.
Promote a collaborative customer-focused and results-oriented team culture.
Bachelors degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering.
Minimum of three years project management experience delivering communications telecommunications or network infrastructure projects.
Demonstrated experience managing projects across scope schedule budget resources risks dependencies and deliverables.
Knowledge of predictive Agile and hybrid project delivery approaches.
Sufficient technical understanding of communications and networking environments to work effectively with engineering and operations teams challenge assumptions and manage technical dependencies.
Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional and geographically distributed teams while managing multiple priorities with limited supervision.
Strong team player who collaborates openly supports colleagues shares accountability and contributes constructively to common goals across functions and locations.
International experience gained through employment project assignments or education demonstrating the ability to work effectively across countries and cultures.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to engage technical specialists commercial teams product managers operations teams suppliers and customers.
Ability to prepare and present clear project updates recommendations and executive-level summaries.
Professional fluency in written and spoken English.
Project management certification such as Project Management Professional or PRINCE2 or active progress towards certification.
Experience delivering business-critical products or services in aviation telecommunications or another highly regulated environment.
Experience using artificial intelligence tools to support workplace productivity analysis communication or project delivery.
Were all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. Were really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what its like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.
Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your teams needs)
Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.
Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your dependents 24/7 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.
Professional Development: At SITA we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From LinkedIn Learning Microsofts Enterprise Skills Initiative and Airport Council International -available to all employees-to specialized solutions like Pluralsight for technology upskilling Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership Stanford for strategic development and many others we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way.
Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.
SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse support of our Employment Equity Program we encourage women aboriginal people members of visible minorities and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.
Required Experience:
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About Company
At SITA we lead one of the most exciting and advanced industries in the world. With us, there are no limits for people looking to explore the edges of possibility and beyond. We are the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. Around the ... View more